I remember the first time I saw Chambord Castle. It is surrounded by a 20-mile wall and a thick forest served Kings good for hunting. Several years ago, on a misty day, I Cycling against it on one of the six alleys cut out of the forest. You do not catch a glimpse of the enormous mansion until you are close. And then suddenly, it says in its majestic Renaissance glory.
FRANCOIS I
Mount a fortified castle which belonged to the count of Blois, King Francois I began the construction of this hunting lodge in 1519. Mystery surrounds architects, but it is likely that the Leonardo da Vinci had something to do with design. The Italian genius came close to François I and participated in many of his projects. Da Vinci was the King's guests from 1516 until his death in 1519, and lived in a mansion only top of the hill from the Château d'amboise.
Chambord Castle was ever meant to be lived in for long periods. Except wild in the forest, not any nearby towns for food and supplies to feed the King's 2,000 person entourage. In addition, the rooms are huge and the high ceilings made a challenge for heating.
Francois I spent less than two months in all, usually short hunting visits. When he died in 1547, abandoned French kings to a large extent the Castle until the 17th century, when Louis XIII began to reset it. Visit the castle today; see also the influence of Louis XIV, who decorated the Royal apartments and added a 1,200-horse stable.
ARCHITECTURAL HIGHLIGHTS
The castle is known for its 440 rooms and 365 fireplaces. Two more highlights are double-helix stairway and rooftop terrace. The two branches of stairs wind along the roof without ever meet. King could go down the stairs without ever passing people climbing the. Some say this is served in the defence purposes. others say that it was so that his various mistresses would run into each other. Whatever the circumstances, it is a fantastic architecture.
A kind of roof garden Lantern caps stairs and flooding it with daylight. This step you are on the rooftop, probably my favorite part, you walk through a virtual maze of perfectly formed columns, chimneys, Windows, and gables to enjoy a stunning view on the surrounding countryside. This is where the King's Court would spend much of their time, celebrating with parties, watch tournaments and examine military exercises on the grounds that the Castle.
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